It's always great for something that you never thought would come out to actually be released. You're reaction in this video was the same way I was with the Lego Voltron
@RocketPunchArmy Жыл бұрын
Imagine my reaction when they teased that dark photo of it! I freaked
@Godsize19767 жыл бұрын
I had the Matchbox Lion Voltron as a kid too. I got it for my birthday one year and almost passed out from excitement. That's not an exaggeration. I loved that toy. I felt so giddy when I received the SOC version. This set is a love letter to Golion/Voltron. Such an awesome piece! Awesome review.
@XXTROB7 жыл бұрын
It's been great having RPA reviews to watch again. This was the best review of this voltron I've seen yet and god I want it. I'm happy to hear you're not going to stop making videos Charles cause you are one of the greats man. Thank you for all the years of entertainment and hopefully more to come
@michaelcabrera7947 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of GX-71 Golion reviews on KZbin right now, but few are as comprehensive and informative from a true fan's point of view/perspective unlike this one from Charles. He always is real and tells it how it is whether good or bad. Thanks as always for taking the time to put together this video review Charles. The height comparisons segment was really good to see and know. ROBOT JAPAN Forums Forever!
@mbsilverarrow2 жыл бұрын
All these classic robots are insane
@josephlytle14365 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a Soul of Chogokin, thus far, sell out as fast as Voltron/Golion. When the 2nd production of this figure was available for pre-ordering on BBTS, It sold out in less than half an hour! I'm so glad I got a pre-order in before it sold out.
@RocketPunchArmy4 жыл бұрын
If video looks dark on your screen, check description for link of lighter video!
@toejam86424 жыл бұрын
Where did u get the chrome leg extinctions
@arielcordero7 жыл бұрын
After watching this video I just had to buy this guy. What an amazing figure. Very expensive.... but worth every dollar. Will look great with my other Soul Of Chogokin figures. Thanks for the review.
@velezf216o4 жыл бұрын
I love the black background and style of this review. Best Toy Reviewer right here!
@digitalurbanstyle4 жыл бұрын
The silver mouths on the lions are cool, and I know that’s probably more accurate, however, I would have liked to have seen the Soul of Chogokin lions with the white mouths like the original toy. The crisp white stripe going down the heads of the red and green lion with the white mouth would really make the primary colors pop even more.
@RocketPunchArmy4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I hope they do a recolor toy version like they did with Daltanious
@kaltech047 жыл бұрын
You convinced me that I should get this figure. I had the Matchbox version as a kid, and absolutely loved it (mostly because I liked playing with the lions more than the combined figure), I've been wanting to get another Voltron for the shelf for a while. However, the vintage figures cost crazy amounts, even the re-releases cost so much that it just made sense to me to take the money that it would have cost me to get one of those and spend the little bit extra for this version.
@scuba17882 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite toys and cartoons from my childhood next to jetfire. I just saw this set for sale on BBTS and pulled the trigger, this is one I don’t want to buy a knock off that are all over eBay.
@ZetZatar7 жыл бұрын
I've been holding off on getting a Voltron until the "right" one, and this one definitely looks like it's it for me!
@alienrefugee517 жыл бұрын
Get it, you won't be disappointed. I cancelled the Mad Toys GoLion V2 as soon as I heard the SOC version was really happening. This is THE definitive Voltron and the proportions are dead on anime accurate.
@Sh3ba58437 жыл бұрын
Soul of Chogokin is top notch. They don't make a bad figures. I bought the stupid Toynami one, when it was released. I am going to pose that one in lion mode, and set this one up in Voltron mode.
@drrrrzz91457 жыл бұрын
I echo what the other chap said about appreciating your reviews... it occurred to me just now that I'd been watching your reviews for about five years now! Now I have a pretty substantial collection of my own and your channel has been one of the inspirations in making that happen. This toy is an absolute work of art. Really great to see you finally get your grail piece! Rock on.
@jgtdragon7 жыл бұрын
This is the one Voltron I will ever need! True Masterpiece!
@fritzykarl7 жыл бұрын
The extended elbows give it a double joint and provide a 90deg bend. The extra joint is just tight and its friction type and not ratcheted.
@tatt4music7 жыл бұрын
Extending the arm joint does give him quite a bit more elbow bend. Enough for him to double wield his sword as a matter of fact. This is definitely the best Voltron ever. Just amazing quality , heft and detail. And the most pose able. Best toy of 2017!
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
tatt4music i couldnt get mine to bend at that joint..tight!
@tatt4music7 жыл бұрын
RocketPunchArmy yeah it is really tight. But if you look close you will see where it bends and it works great for posing. I did a pic review on Facebook with this set. Love it. And thanks to you I am into SOC now. I have Gaogaigar coming in the mail. :)
@marcamico52545 жыл бұрын
Had this set when I was a kid. Well,Christmas is right around the corner and definitely spoiling myself with this one. Nice review.
@alvind6147 жыл бұрын
I wish GX-31 Voltes V is as big as Voltron GX-71
@nadiaamin80084 жыл бұрын
He is one of my most favorite robots in the world 😎🤗.
@skaranosofvalen73695 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful Voltron figure, wow! Thanks for this review.
@meg-k-waldren3 жыл бұрын
33:55 Love how u put the Toynami version in a clumsy pose for the purpose of comparison. And you got Toynami black lion tail down in robot mode there too. Veeeeery objective.
@RocketPunchArmy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats because the Toynami is a big floppy mess. The arms droop and tail wont even stay up, hence why its down. Im not going to tape the tail up and disguise that flaw. I love the Toynami but its no GX-71
@SeeminglyOdd Жыл бұрын
looks like it would be a great addition to my Soul of Chogokin collection (So far I only have Spider-man's Marveller/Leopardon).
@eyescovered7 жыл бұрын
Great review. Ordered mine the other day. Can't wait. I hope they make Vehicle Voltron, too.
@JaqV11007 жыл бұрын
eyescovered In my opinion Vehicle Voltron isn't as good as Normal Voltron.
@eyescovered7 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but I'd still like to own one the same quality and size as this one.
@emiliorebenga4436 жыл бұрын
eyescovered Agree! I love VV!
@Ultrazilla7 жыл бұрын
Great review, man! I know this was the big one for you, and you handled it with all the love in the world.
@aero_punk05457 жыл бұрын
my best childhood stories ever
@virkill34085 жыл бұрын
I just snap one from bbts preorder, I’m soooo glad I checked every single day and hour for availability. It was worth it and I’m proud of myself 😁
@8474Starscream7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review fellow collector. Like you I own MadToys King of Beasts and for the longest time was the best offering and still holds up with a different aesthetics.........Bottom line SOC for the win and is amazing. Superb build and likeness love the weight and how well the combiner mode is executed.
@ROLEXUS217 жыл бұрын
I appreciate what you do Charles. Please don't hang it up. Long live RPA!!!
@andrewtaylor9407 жыл бұрын
Great Review! The nice fully detailed and complete one that we have been waiting for. I do hope circumstances and resources start getting better for you soon.
@KYPT0KNIGHT7 жыл бұрын
there are things I still like about my Madtoys better, but this new SOC is amazing. I feel like the SOC is my legit classic Voltron, while my MT is my official re-imagined Voltron. I'm glad I have them both! Also I feel more comfortable playing around with my MT Voltron. Who knows lol
@swalstar7 жыл бұрын
Noooo! not your last review! you're one of the best! keep it going!
@mmf13967 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review as always! I grew up with the Third Dimension version of Voltron and had an all plastic figure of him. That is what got me into chogokkn. I absolutely loved it, but this SOC is top notch. The thing that would of made it perfect is if Bandai could of designed the legs of the lions to be replaceable with cover parts to make it look how Voltron appears in robot mode w/ out all the different lion legs visible.
@unicron999997 жыл бұрын
Great review! I got the Ultimate Voltron EX instead because I like the more modern stylized look that still manages to stay pretty true to old Voltron much better, and the size, but aside from those two things almost every aspect of this SOC version from articulation and accessories to price is just hands-down superior.
@aremdvnasophia6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an updated Voltron Black Lion that chest could rotate forward in Lion mode.
@johnsonlee59057 жыл бұрын
NICE SHOW! I LIKE IT SO MUCH! I HAVE BEEN WAITTING FOR ALMOST 30 YEAR TO GET MINE. IT REALY RECALL MY CHILD MEMORIES!!
@philiptonymcgrawjrthephilm15704 жыл бұрын
Sweet VOLTRON
@impossiblepie7 жыл бұрын
I thought the mad toys version would be the definitive Voltron... I was wrong and I'm ok with that it looks silly beside the bandai masterpiece, fantastic toy and great review !!! I hope I'm able to get one someday.
@corkystorky2 жыл бұрын
Black Lion = Sphinx Green Lion = Puma Red Lion = Jaguar Yellow Lion = Cheetah Blue Lion = Cougar
@saltymonkeyproductions26957 жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm glad I have one of these. I kinda just got into watching reviews on KZbin but I've gone back and viewed several of your old ones. I love the way you do your reviews so stay at it. I've bought a few pieces based off of your reviews like Daltanious and Voltes V. You would definitely be missed if you left. Thanks again for taking the time to do the reviews and share with the rest of us.
@yanyauma97767 жыл бұрын
As many reviews pop up but eventually RPA is here and I do need your approval to decide my purchasing. Yes this is one of the greatest reviews I want to see, your true enthusiastic devotion to Voltron Golion I can really feel from you in this review scene by scene :) There is just one thing I desperately needed to ask from you: do you think after such a successful release will Bandai also pre-production of the SRC Voltron GoLion as part of their future manufacturing plans? I truly hope Bandai will answer our prayer. You did a great job Charles, well done!!
@TDizon37 жыл бұрын
Hey RPA! It would be pretty dope and informative if you did small little documentaries on all the Soul of chogokin robot's history. I'm pretty sure collectors and newcomers alike would appreciate the SOC more since most newcomers don't know anything about the robots history.
@aimanzainal48026 жыл бұрын
You know it was voltron too that got me started. Well I'm about To!
@RocketPunchArmy6 жыл бұрын
Voltron kicked off my robot craze for sure. Transformers warmed me up and Daitarn 3 was my first real Gokin. I remember in the 80s sitting in lunch room and some kid walked by with a yellow lion and my eyes went wide...i didnt friggin know a toy existed! (No internet lol) held it and that was it. This was even before the Matchbox toy. It was a Golion or Lionbot. Awesome memories.
@davidsimon13246 жыл бұрын
that looks awesome. I have voltron and I got in around 1984. I also have a 3 ft tall mazinger z (tranzor z)
@thatone857 жыл бұрын
Great review! I've seen other reviews for this figure and yours is the best. You covered everything and answered questions about the item I had. Thanks bro and don't quit before you review the megazord that comes out later in the year
@kairus17 жыл бұрын
so if i go to that website from the intructions booklet, there's a chance they might make the car Voltron.? i was wondering why dont they make a superposesible 6-8" inches Tall Non Transforming chogokin Voltron?. like they do for chogokin Mazinger figures?? they make all these mazingers figures , but no Voltron......... i would by one right away.
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
kairus1 they specifically ask what you want to see made as a chogokin. i put VV
@kairus17 жыл бұрын
ill do that thanks . man i really hope theirs a chance for a chogokin car voltron. thanks
@kairus17 жыл бұрын
i just filled in the survey it was long lol i put in just like u said VV
@zurple17 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for this review, i have watched a lot of reviews and this is the one, this review really led me to buy the gx 71 soul of chogokin, i was about to hunt and go for the infinity gokin, which i think is also good, but the gx 71, wow, i just got mine today and it is awesome, really a collector's dream. Thanks again for making a really informative reviews, i watched this sooo many times as it became my guide if i want to check on something like transforming to voltron, putting it back to lion mode. Thanks again
@killerpitdbo7 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Best Voltron figure in the world! BBTS will most def send you the item like that. Their rating for box is 80%. I find that to be bull for a brand new figure. It more than likely did happen in shipping, but there is just not much room for error if box gets banged around. I ship all the time selling on ebay and I always use bigger size box with adequate padding. Yes it may cost more for box size, but I want my customers to receive it just the way they seen it and the way I sent it. Dont trust any shipping service to be careful with your packages because they are not.
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
killerpitdbo thats the problem, box was too big which is fine but tbe boxes wre side by side. that like 20 lbs concentrated in the middle sliding about. plus the box had a HUGe kick on the side. Box was soft and flimsy prob due to weather. BBTS has always been good with my past orders. Too bad cllector option wasnt available
@abdulwarethlaham71127 жыл бұрын
Man .. thank you ... I was waiting for your review on this "I got it already" but I enjoy your reviews :)
@CMAG7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rocket Punch for putting in SOC Voltes V in there!Awesome review as always!
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
CMAG no prob!
@DolkkarToyznstuff7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video of a fantastic set. I've been a fan of Golion since day one. This set really does it justice in my opinion and your review of it is excellent. Great job man.
@robertosangalli62567 жыл бұрын
beautiful Voltron bandai!!!!
@DennisTamayo4 жыл бұрын
Voltron was the Megazord before the Megazord.
@xeokym2233 жыл бұрын
I think you forgot to mention the 1997 Trendmasters diecast Voltron, it was almost exactly the same as Matchbox version.
@RocketPunchArmy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and I never understood the point of those fins on the arm lions
@xeokym2233 жыл бұрын
@@RocketPunchArmy I know, they've been a mystery for 24 years😋
@orson99999997 жыл бұрын
Best review of this so far. Thanks for the great work.
@Sh3ba58437 жыл бұрын
so glad to see a video review up from you. You were the first reviewer I watched. You helped me build my collection in a way. You were so right with the Ultimetal Optimus Prime, unbelievable. I would of never bought that if it wasn't for seeing it on your channel. Next Ultimetal Magnus. Are they making a Megatron, I have seen the prototype, just wondering if you know of any rumors. Thanks again, nice to see you're doing okay. Peace.\
@Super_robot19 ай бұрын
Best robot channel 😍 i love it
@33322210004 жыл бұрын
Answer to his question at 45:45. Why didn't they put manes on the lions? Not all lions have manes, like females and young lions!
@Fushigidane1435 жыл бұрын
lol the moment you realize that roaring face makes him look like a blow up doll.
@stitchinggland45954 жыл бұрын
that!!!........is!!!............awsome!!!!!!!!!!!
@patientmental8754 жыл бұрын
Hey man i just picked one of these up, do the feet on all the lions have a joint to press them flat in a wide stance? Mine dont want to seem to move & i dont want to break them off!
@RocketPunchArmy4 жыл бұрын
I dont think all of them do. If they do its very slight. I dont have it with me to check. Most likely the manual will show a diagram of the movements if you are in doubt
@shtdaprdtr7 жыл бұрын
Love it but sad to see the grilles missing on his lower back that the matchbox had
@aliasangelalias7 жыл бұрын
Question RobotPunch, what type of connection joint are the arms for Voltron? Will the connection wear after removing the arms number of times? I wish it has a button to release the arms. It seem to be some sort of function joints and they tends to wear down due to some play. What’s your take? and are there any tricks to remove the arms easily then to just do a strong pull on them? A different question, how does SOC Voltron stand next to MPP-10 oversized, what’s the height differences? Thanks for the video and your help.
@andrewtaylor9407 жыл бұрын
The conection post on the arm lions is pure metal. The socket on the black lion is a metal shaft with a plastic or rubberish bushing inside that the posts socket onto. It is unquestionably the most solid and stable connection point I have yet seen in a Soul of Chogokin figure. It almost makes me think of auto parts the way it fits together. The only thing I might be concerned with is wear to the chrome plating on the metal tail/post sections. The bushing that they connect to is a soft plastic, almost like a washer you use for garden hoses or plumbing.
@aliasangelalias7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew for the detail insight on this connection. I never handle something this expensive before so, therefore; my mind is questioning certain connection such as the arms will it last due to extensive used.
@jetset1027 жыл бұрын
Awesome review RocketPunch now soon SOC daizyujin aka MegaZord!!! Can't believe we have 2 awesome Soul of chogokins that pull Nostalgia Strings this year 😁😁
@adriangarcia3237 жыл бұрын
So if you wanted can you have the green lion in the red lion spot and the same for the blue and yellow lion
@TabbyTimeOut7 жыл бұрын
they will lock in you just have to get the right angle. then they are a nightmare to get back out. ...but they do peg in securely.
@robertfang84374 жыл бұрын
Can you explain to me the differences between Voltron fantasy jewels and Voltron Bandai?? I’m so lost. They both look the same
@marklestergamayon73614 жыл бұрын
Wow voltron is bigger than Voltes V wow and because I saw in a movie voltron carry one planet in universe he pulled it before it exploded
@6sh0tchangerreviews7 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles, grest and detailed review, $300 is steep but there is a lot of Tron here. I do like this a lot. Glad your not throwing the towel in just yet mate. I hear ya, bout getting to a point where you need to slow down on the collecting front. I am getting less TF now, mostly just the odd MP, 3P and rarely anything else. I have been getting more into Thundercats and MOTU but even that is slowing as I get closer to completing the items I want.
@michaelmorris86717 жыл бұрын
nice rev bro...can't w8 to get mine from the mail
@kidchuckle7 жыл бұрын
Charles I've been waiting for you to get this out!!!
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
Hey! here is lighter version where you can see more of the figures kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKSynKZso9erZrc
@CoinOpTV7 жыл бұрын
nice dude - figure looks great - shame I gotta make car payments at the moment and can't pick him up :(
@gwaping756 жыл бұрын
Lego Ideas is coming up soon with Voltron. Great if you can review that as well
@arielcordero7 жыл бұрын
SPECTACULAR!
@elandraxe3 жыл бұрын
Hi, first of all I wanted to say I really enjoy your reviews. I decided to buy this version of Voltron despite it's higher price today. I expected my figure to be new as advertised by the professional seller but I have some doubts as the plastic doesn't look smooth ie with some kind of thin hair lines due to rubbing. This occurs especially on the black & red lion. Is this normal ? Could this be stock deterioration due to aging ? The chrome looks perfect though.
@ngnaw7 жыл бұрын
Do you know what's going on with the Icarus/Madtoys/BUToys Voltron?? I have it pre-ordered but no news on it???
@alienrefugee517 жыл бұрын
@20:00 Because the weapons that peg in are lion specific
@dennisfar7 жыл бұрын
Would've loved to see Voltron compared to megazord
@APOL10007 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this.Thanks!
@theodorecarter66013 жыл бұрын
Am I alone in wanting an uncut dub for Beast King GoLion?
@mbsilverarrow2 жыл бұрын
Charles u are the voltron master between this gx71 and the original bulky lionbot or matchbox version which u prefer if to only get one for collection? I can’t decide
@RocketPunchArmy2 жыл бұрын
Wow...what a tough question. I grew up with the vintage so thats my favorite but I do love the looks of the new one. If its not about nostalgia, go for the GX. I personally cant be without either one lol. As a kid I probably would have chosen the GX for sure.
@mbsilverarrow2 жыл бұрын
@@RocketPunchArmy which one u think has long term investment value the vintage around $200 on eBay these days gx new like $330? Because I can only pick one maybe $200 for old school no box nothing for $200
@lbarocio6 ай бұрын
Wish your background wasn’t black. It blends in with the black lions black features. But otherwise great review.
@MillenniumFalcon2 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles - I love your review and I grew up with Voltron too and it's what got me hooked into Transformers too. Forgot that Peter Cullen narrated the carton intro. That guy is such a legend. I maybe dating myself but do you remember him as the voice of Venger in Dungeons and Dragons? In any case, I am catching up to this very late. Thank you for the awesome review...felt like I was right there with you totally geeking out over the box and figure.
@RocketPunchArmy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I used to watch D&D but never noticed that lol
@TheForgotenStef300007 жыл бұрын
37:57 Sorry RocketoPunchyArmoru-kun but after Voltron we do not need DaiRugger but a certain Robo cowbow who was in Saber Rider, yup after Voltron and Megazord I would love a Soul Of Chogokin Ramrod!
@KamenRanger7 жыл бұрын
So, I read the instructions (as best I could with them being in Japanese) and I can't figure out how to detach the red and green lions after assembled!! I was scared to force it. Help?
@mbsilverarrow2 жыл бұрын
Which mazinger is featured in this video looks 👍
@RocketPunchArmy2 жыл бұрын
If its as tall as the GX71 its the DX Mazinger.
@amj45647 жыл бұрын
Great toy..next one would be a DX version
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
Amj oh man....that would be INSANE
@kkcc39163 жыл бұрын
By chance do u know are they going to release another 3rd version of the gx71 golion? Thanks
@RocketPunchArmy3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this year sometime in June/July if Im not mistaken
@kkcc39163 жыл бұрын
@@RocketPunchArmy that would be good, hopefully they will because i dont wanna pay 6 or 8 hundred for it now
@DiegoDoom7 жыл бұрын
Awesome Review!!!
@jmez9277 жыл бұрын
Im still waiting for diarugger XV....ill prolly get 4 of them
@uxuq1237 жыл бұрын
looks awesome.
@bluemantom774 жыл бұрын
We where so lucky to have this toy I did not get the matchbox version I got the Japanese version we all the weapons I wish I had now
@marklestergamayon73615 жыл бұрын
Anu pong mas the best na figure voltes V or daimos ? kasi Po isa lang Po ang aking pinagpipilian para Po saaking kaibigan gusto niya daw Po robots ng 80s Po eh
@jhboob4 жыл бұрын
Say it in english.
@latinlabel7 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! How does the size compare to Ultimetal UM-01?
@toejam86424 жыл бұрын
Where. Are the chrome leg extinctions?
@RocketPunchArmy4 жыл бұрын
I have them on in a different video
@joeymesa49527 жыл бұрын
so i filed my taxes already and am trying to decide between this or 2 masterpiece transformers that i need for my collection, such a hard decision but im seriously leaning towards this SoC Voltron, its a beautiful looking toy
@batsugun20217 жыл бұрын
don't know which transformers you are referring to, but I would go for SOC voltron. the price of this toy is going to shoot up and you will be sorry you missed it. transformers keep getting reproduced and don't generally go up as fast as sought after chogokins.
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
Joey mesa the TFs will always be around. SOCs come and go quick
@alienrefugee517 жыл бұрын
Screw those TF's for now. This SOC Voltron is the real masterpiece. You'll hate yourself if you don't. I would give up all my MP's just to have this one figure, but that's just me and my affinity for Voltron.
@joeymesa49527 жыл бұрын
decision made, i will order this!
@giangianni5037 жыл бұрын
i had one in '80s!
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed the 80's version you will really love this one
@pengepulmainan47925 жыл бұрын
Nice review RPA!
@rickymondin5 жыл бұрын
Please keep the reviews coming Charles, maybe think of some alternative ways of income like Patreon for example to help with the expenses of buying these collector pieces. I personally enjoy very much your unbiased reviews, sarcasms, jokes and occasional clumsiness! Don’t stop but please do change background and lighting..... :)
@cliffordsy42497 жыл бұрын
great toy review. but i think bandai could have perfected it with regards to their joints and movements in which they did on other soc. perhaps they will re release this again with better joints....
@RocketPunchArmy7 жыл бұрын
clifford sy which joints? I think the joints were pretty good